Ōshōkyōin, Buddhist temple in Kikugawa, Japan
Ōshōkyōin is a Buddhist temple in Kikugawa built with traditional wooden beams and curved roofs that characterize Japanese religious architecture. The structure contains various rooms designed for meditation and the daily religious activities of resident monks.
The temple was established in the early postwar period when Buddhist practices were being rebuilt in Kikugawa. Since then it has developed as a center for local religious life and has maintained this role to the present day.
Daily Buddhist practices unfold naturally within the temple spaces where visitors can observe them taking place. The monks follow customs in their routines and meals that have been passed down through many generations.
The temple welcomes visitors who are willing to wake early, since prayer and meditation sessions happen in the morning hours. It helps to ask about the daily schedule beforehand so you can join the activities that interest you most.
The temple features special glass-fronted memorial niches where families keep photographs and personal belongings of their deceased loved ones. These memorial spaces offer a touching insight into how local people preserve memories of those who have passed.
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